The Rose by Sotaro Yasui, 1888 — digital reproduction

Year · 1888

The Rose by

This vintage poster features "The Rose", a captivating still life painting by Sōtarō Yasui, renowned for blending Western realism with traditional Japanese artistry. The composition showcases a vase of roses against a serene blue background, reflecting Yasui’s unique style.

Historical Reference

Sōtarō Yasui (1888–1955) was a pivotal figure in modern Japanese art, known for integrating Western techniques into Japanese painting. After studying in Paris, he developed a distinctive style that harmonized both traditions. "The Rose" exemplifies this fusion, with its bold brushwork and vibrant colors reminiscent of Cézanne’s influence. The vase in the painting nods to Japanese heritage, while the composition reflects Western artistic principles.

About the Artwork

️ • This digital print captures Yasui’s meticulous arrangement—roses in a vase set against a tranquil blue backdrop. A high-resolution scan of the original art-journal page featuring this oil painting, it preserves every detail, from the porcelain’s patterns to the petals’ glow. It’s a rare fusion of East and West, perfect for art lovers seeking a unique piece.

Original Condition

A Journey Through Time

This is not just a print—it’s a piece of history that has traveled through a century, surviving wars, natural disasters, and the passage of time to land in your hands today. Unlike modern digital recreations that erase history’s marks, we embrace every crease, stain, and faded edge as a testament to the journal’s journey. By owning this piece, you are not just buying an artwork—you are preserving a fragment of history, a lost vision of the world as it once was. Let this artwork serve as a bridge between time and space, allowing you to glimpse the beauty of a world before war, before destruction, before history took its cruel path. Your purchase helps continue our mission—to protect, share, and celebrate the art of the early 20th century.

How it works

01Buy.
02Download. Link appears immediately, also emailed.
03Print. Any home printer, framing service, or print shop.
04Frame and enjoy.

What you get

File: 1× JPG, ~600 DPI
Size: Print up to A2 (or larger, source dependent)
Delivery: Instant download · 14-day re-download window
Use: Personal use only
Returns: Digital item returns are not accepted. All sales final (terms)

Original archive scan. Folds, foxing, and patina preserved. Colours may vary slightly between screen and printer.